Rear three-point seat belt, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332

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• Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

Fig 2: Rear Three-Point Seat Belt Remove/Install Components

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1 - Belt module/belt tensioner

• Removal - Sedan:

• Remove upper C-pillar trim → C-pillar trim, removing and installing .
• Remove rear shelf → Rear shelf, removing and installing .
• Remove insulation part under rear shelf.
• Remove luggage compartment side trim → Luggage compartment side trim, removing and installing .

• Removal - Avant:

• Remove luggage compartment side trim → Side luggage compartment trim .

• All:

• Remove bolt - 2  - on belt module/belt tensioner - 1  - from luggage compartment from below.
• Loosen bolt - 5  - on outer seat anchorage point (eyes on end of belt).
• To disconnect harness connector - 7  -, open retainer using a screwdriver (USA).
• Loosen cable with clip.

• Installing: 

• When installing belt module - 1  -, ensure bolt - 2  - is in small diameter hole in retainer - 3  - both during and after tightening.
• Ensure noise protection cap - 8  - on belt module - 1  - is seated correctly.
• Ensure the belt tensioner wire - 4  - is clipped in and not in belt area.
• Ensure connector - 7  - (USA) is engaged correctly.

• Perform further installation in sequence opposite of removal.

2 - Screw

• Tightening torque 55 Nm

3 - Belt module/belt tensioner locking holes

4 - Belt tensioner cable with clip

5 - Screw

• Tightening torque 55 Nm

6 - Seat belt

7 - Belt tensioner connector

8 - Noise protection cap